ZIP code
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ZIP code
also zip code (zĭp)n.
A series of digits designating a specific locality in the United States, appended to a postal address to expedite the sorting and delivery of mail.
[Originally a trademark.]
zip code
n
the US equivalent of postcode
[C20: from z(one) i(mprovement) p(lan)]
ZIP′ code`
Trademark. a system used in the U.S. to facilitate delivery of mail, consisting of a code of five or nine numbers printed directly after the address.
[1963; Z(one)I(mprovement)P(rogram)]
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| Noun | 1. | ZIP code - a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail code - a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy name and address, destination, address - written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location |
Translations
poštovní směrovací číslo
postnummer
postinumeropostinumeroalue
poštanski broj
irányítószám
ジップコード郵便番号
우편번호
poštové smerovacie číslo
poštna številka
postnummer
รหัสไปรษณีย์
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